Radiation Therapist at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Job Description:

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


POSITION SHIFT: Days

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

REQ_NUM: 07-35409

Hours Per Week 37.5

Holidays Required? No

Job Category: Cancer Center

Location: Cape May Court House

Weekends Required? Yes


Description

The Radiation Therapist prepares and administers radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, in accordance with established departmental procedures and standards. The position provides clinical support to the Radiation Oncology Department. The position ensures the highest quality patient care by providing emotional support to patients and by complying with established procedures and standards.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program required

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Licensed in Radiation Therapy by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
• Certified in Radiation Therapy (R.T.(T) by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with unrestricted credentials
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience preferred
• Must be a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Continuing Education Program (ASRT)
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Requires the ability to position patients and utilize good body mechanics.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the Administrative Director of Radiation Oncology.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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